Ongoing Observations and Interpretation of Light Curves of a Eclipsing Binary Star System: 44I-Bootes

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Abstract

We report results from the last year in a decades long study of the eclipsing binary star system: 44I-Bootes. Light curves, representing the intensity of illumination received from the system over the course of a night were measured. This system has demonstrated a consistent rate of slowing over the last century. In addition, we observe a residual oscillation in the times of eclipse with a 58 year period and a 10 minute amplitude. Possible interpretations of this oscillation will be presented.

*This research was supported by the Rogers Science Research Program and M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Partners in Science grant 2003243

Authors

  • Kasandra Jorgensen

  • Satomi Sugaya

  • Thomas Olsen

    • Lewis \& Clark College, Portland, OR

  • Christina Thompson

    • Milwaukie High School, Milwaukie, OR